For many parents, naming a baby is a tough challenge. It can be hard to decide on a name that is meaningful, sounds nice, and will stand the test of time. This year saw a lot of baby name patterns take shape, including ones that have similar sounds and ones that were popularized by books and movies, but not all of the biggest baby names of 2015 were trendy. In fact, many of them have been around for thousands of years! Can you guess what they might be?
It's always nice to see names that were once popular making a resurgence in today's modern world. In fact, lots of names from the 1800s are making a huge comeback these days! If you want to set a precedent with your baby's name, though, you're not alone — plenty of celebrities have given their children very unusual names, and I wouldn't be surprised if they started to be passed on to other babies. Whether you prefer to follow tradition or to follow the beat of your own baby-naming drum, you might find the perfect name for your little one among the most popular baby names of the year!
Check out 2015's most popular baby names according to Harper's Bazaar, and try to think of how many babies you've met that have them. I was so glad to see number 8 on here — it's my all-time favorite name for girls! Which name do you like the most?
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10 (Girls): Madison
An English name meaning "gift from God," Madison became popular as a first name for girls after the 1984 movie Splash was released.
10 (Boys): Jacob
This name traces its origins back to Hebrew. Thanks to its biblical origins, it is commonly believed to mean "May God protect."
9 (Girls): Emily
This English name has been a popular one for girls for a long time. It means "hardworking."
9 (Boys): Logan
This Scottish name is also used for girls, but it's most popular among boys. It means "little hollow" in Scottish Gaelic.
8 (Girls): Lily
This beautiful English name is inspired by the equally beautiful flower that shares it.
8 (Boys): Caden
Some believe that this name is Gaelic, tracing its origins back to the surname Mac Cadáin. A more popular theory, however, is that this name is English and got its popularity in the 1990s with the rise of other names ending in the –aden sound.
7 (Girls): Zoe
This Greek name became popular in the 19th century and means "life."
7 (Boys): Ethan
Meaning "solid and enduring" in Hebrew, this name became popular in the United States in the 20th century.
6 (Girls): Isabella
"Isabel" and "Isabella" were the names of many members of Spanish, Hungarian, English, and Portuguese royalty throughout history. Its popularity in 2015 can likely be attributed to the success of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.
6 (Boys): Mason
This English name meaning "stoneworker" has French origins. It's also extremely popular in Canada and New Zealand.
5 (Girls): Mia
This name has multiple possible origins. It's the Dutch, German, and Scandinavian diminutive for "Maria," and in Spanish, it means "mine."
5 (Boys): Noah
This Hebrew name meaning "rest and comfort" also brings to mind the biblical story of the man who built the famous ark.
4 (Girls): Ava
This name has multiple origins, meaning "voice" or "sound" in Persian, "desired" in German, and a variant of "Eve" in English.
4 (Boys): Lucas
This name traces its roots back to the Greek Loukas, which means "from Luciania." Its popularity spike this year can possibly be attributed to Star Wars' Luke Skywalker, who makes an appearance in December's The Force Awakens.
3 (Girls): Olivia
This name is Latin in origin, coming from the word "olive," but this spelling of it was first used in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
3 (Boys): Liam
This name is actually the Irish form of the name "William," which means "desire" and "protection."
2 (Girls): Emma
This popular name has Germanic origins as a shortened version of names beginning with Ermen, which means "universal" or "whole."
2 (Boys): Aiden
Just like "Caden," this name owes most of its popularity to the appealing –aden sound. It comes from a long string of names that originate from Irish surnames.
1 (Girls): Sophia
This name has been incredibly people among European royalty, and it means "wisdom" in Greek.
1 (Boys): Jackson
This name was originally a surname meaning "son of Jack," but in recent years, it's risen in popularity to become the most prominent name for boys in 2015.
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